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IT IS ABOUT RE-AFFIRMING

AND REMINDING PEOPLE ABOUT WHO WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN.

— DAVID GLASSMAN President

Eastern Illinois University

IT’S NOT ABOUT REINVENTING WHO WE ARE.

T H E E A S T E R N I L L I N O I S U N I V E R S I T Y B R A N D

This is a good day. Because together, we’re in a position to bring the Eastern Illinois University story to the world.

And the first step is knowing how to do it in a way that’s powerful, consistent, relevant to the audiences we intend to serve, and true to who

we are as a community. That’s what this guide is all about.

The cornerstone of our mission has always been to go all in on every student and invest everything we have in empowering them to take their talents and dreams to heights even they didn’t think possible.

You know that. Now it’s time to let the rest of the world in on it.

Don’t think of this as a rule book. It’s not about grammar. Think about this as a guide for how to effectively and consistently express your pride in EIU. You have the talent and creativity. So take these cues on design,

photography and messaging, and run with them.

This is an exciting time for EIU. And you’re a big part of it. Let’s do this together.

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BRAND PLATFORM

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“AT EIU STUDENTS SURPASS THEIR OWN

EXPECTATIONS.”

E A S T E R N I L L I N O I S U N I V E R S I T Y ’ S E X T R A O R D I N A RY I N V E S T M E N T

I N T H E C A R E A N D S U P P O RT O F E A C H I N D I V I D U A L G I V E S S T U D E N T S T H E

C O N F I D E N C E A N D C O M P E T E N C Y T O E X C E L I N S C H O O L A N D L I F E .

BRAND PROMISEOur brand promise is our differentiated customer benefit. It represents what EIU believes it can authentically and distinctively deliver to the world.

This isn’t a tagline or a slogan meant for public consumption. If it were to ever find its way onto a billboard, it would mean we had done something wrong. This is an internal guiding statement to keep all of us within the same set of creative guardrails.

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Our brand story rests firmly on the strength of our key brand pillars, which represent our highest principles, deepest commitments and greatest achievements. They are clear and compelling proof points that support the brand promise and guide the brand story. The following brand pillars are written in the voice of our brand, as if communicating to the external audiences about who EIU is and what we stand for.

A C T I V E C O M M U N I T Y O F O P P O RT U N I T Y

Wherever students’ interests lead, we’ve got a community to develop them. Students can dive intoclubs, join D1 and club athletics. And they can grow through community service, faculty-mentored research, networking with alumni, Greek life, study abroad, internships, scholarships, and limitless others, including creating a whole new club and inspiring others.

F U L LY E N G A G E D FA C U LT Y, S TA F F A N D A D M I N I S T R AT O R S .

It means our faculty finds extra hours in a 24-hour day to keep office hours going until the last question is understood. And that relentless commitment extends to staff and administrators. They pour the investment of their time and energy into students without limit, and expect the same from them, because the payoff is too important.

A C C E S S I B L E A N D I N C L U S I V E E X P E R I E N C E

Students from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences succeed at EIU. We make the experience accessible and inclusive, and that makes them feel inspired, focused and committed to their education. They have a place in a welcoming environment built on respect for individuals, high expectations for what they can achieve, and investment in helping them like they’ve never experienced. We tailor everything around this goal, making this a public school that feels like an intimate, dedicated private one.

S I Z E D F O R S U C C E S S

Confidence and growth comes in part because our campus and community are safe and welcoming. But the surroundings are also another aspect that helps students succeed by keeping distractions to a minimum so they can stay focused on working towards their goals. Students are immersed in learning, inspiration and support so they’re discovering and growing all the time. We want everythingaround our students to be a constant part of building toward their success.

BRAND PILLARS

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Our character is the DNA that shapes and forms our distinctive brand identity. They are the emotions we want to convey in our expression of the brand, however not necessarily the words we use in our brand voice.

It’s who EIU is at its core. In its heart. In its soul. These are the characteristics that must always have a presence in marketing and communications efforts.

BRAND CHARACTER

E N C O U R A G I N G

T I G H T- K N I T S U P P O RT I V E

F U N

W E L C O M I N G C A R I N G

C H A L L E N G I N G

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Our centering idea is grounded in the essential truth of our institution. The brand idea is a simple, declarative, authentic and compelling idea. It is the rally cry that ignites the brand on all levels.CENTERING IDEA

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Our brand ethos is the narrative that captures the essential character of the brand in an emotional, persuasive and definitive manner.

ALL INWe believe every one of our students can reach heights they never realized were possible given the right circumstances. In the right place, with the right people around them, they can learn and grow like never before, and open up greater possibilities than they imagined.

I T ’ S T H AT S I M P L E , I T ’ S T H AT L I F E - C H A N G I N G .

When we welcome a student, we’re all in. We’re committed to helping them achieve. To lift them up so they can see what they can become. We make an extraordinary, personal investment in each student that most schools would never consider. Faculty members here are incredibly invested in you as a person, well beyond imparting knowledge. Most are longtime members of our close community and can’t

imagine doing it any other way. While the size is personal, there are also plenty of opportunities to grow, from engaging in clubs and sports, to community service and networking with our dedicated alumni.

The investment is an extraordinary amount of time and caring. And the payoff for students’ lives is thrilling and lasting. It’s no wonder people feel so strongly about our place, once they’ve been here. We call it “bleeding blue.”All you have to do is be ready to explore, engage and grow as our community invests in you. So you can step into a life you never knew was possible.

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BRAND ETHOS

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USE EIU GUIDELINES SHOWN HERE:

http://castle.eiu.edu/pubaff/stylebook.php

EIU’s Editorial guidelines can be found online in the following location:

http://castle.eiu.edu/pubaff/stylebook.php

There are certain editorial elements you’ll encounter that we need to ensure are being presented correctly and consistently. From our name, to aspects of our history to the way we refer to people and places around our campus. Keep in mind why this is important. When we tell our story to the world, it’s critical that we’re consistent in our terminology and style in order to make it clear that we know who we are as an institution, a community, and a culture.

EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

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“NO ONE CAN BEAT US AT BEING

WHO WE ARE.”

BRAND EXPRESSION

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O P P O RT U N I T Y I S E V E RY W H E R E , F O R E V E RY T H I N G .

T H I S I S O U R L I F E ’ S W O R K .

E V E RY T H I N G H E L P S G R O W Y O U R S U C C E S S .

D O T H E W O R K . F E E L T H E E N E R G Y B E H I N D Y O U . Y O U B E L O N G .

L E A R N A N D G R O W L I K E N E V E R B E F O R E .

B E R E A D Y T O E X P L O R E , E N G A G E A N D T H R I V E .

BRAND TONEConfident, but not braggy. Smart, but never snooty. Conversational, but elevated. And welcoming. Always welcoming. This is the tone that should be used to convey EIU’s spirit of extraordinary investment in individuals.

Content should be written in a way that’s engaging, concise, and accurately reflects who we are. We’ll want to make use of second person POV (“you”) as a way to

speak directly to our audiences and make the messaging more relatable.

Don’t get hung up on always being technically perfect with grammar. Sentence fragments are ok. Beginning

sentences with “And” is ok. EIU is not an overly formal place, and it’s more important to write content that

engages the reader and compels them to keep reading than always playing by the rules.

A big part of EIU’s tone is the use of truisms as a way to capture who we are.

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S A M P L E C O P Y

Y O U R S U C C E S S I S O U R L I F E ’ S W O R K .

Ever had that feeling that comes from knowing you’re somewhere you truly belong? With people who are as inspired by your goals and dreams and growth as you are. At a place big enough to offer endless

opportunities, but without ever being lost in the crowd. In a community that’s welcoming, inclusive, and relentlessly committed to your success.

At Eastern Illinois University, this is what being “all in” means to us.

S O L E T ’ S D O T H I S . T O G E T H E R .

The voice of our brand is welcoming and one that always reassures students that EIU is a place where they’re valued, where they will be inspired and encouraged, and where faculty are wholly devoted to helping them succeed. Because this is who EIU is as an institution.

BRAND VOICE

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“WE ARE MORE RESPONSIVE, MORE INCLUSIVE, MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN

ANYWHERE ELSE. WE GENUINELY CARE.”

EIU’s Logo guidelines can be found online in the following location:

https://www.eiu.edu/marcom/2018EIULogoIdentityGuide.pdfLOGO GUIDELINES

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The EIU blue is the primary color and provides the framework basis of design. The accent colors are bright blue and cool gray and are to be used to aid in creating hierarchy and visual interest.COLOR

EIU BLUE

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BRIGHT BLUE

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EIU GRAY

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S E C O N D A R Y H E A D L I N E

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B O D Y C O P Y

Avenir Light

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ANTIQUE OLIVE BLACK

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Our primary typefaces are Antique Olive Black and Avenir. Antique Olive Black should only be used for headlines and when a statement or quote requires heavy emphasis. When using Antique Olive Black only uppercase characters may be used. Avenir Black is used for secondary headlines and Avenir Light is used for larger blocks of copy.

TYPOGRAPHY

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Below are examples of our typography in action. TYPOGRAPHY

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The way we treat photos is essential to our visual langauge and is used to connect the visual attributes of the brand. Photography may be used as four-color or monotone (PMS 2945 C). To allow for greater readability an EIU Blue or a white screen may be used. The opacity of the screen may be adjusted as necessary to increase readability and create the correct balance between color and photo.

PHOTO TREATMENT

FULL COLOR PHOTO60% EIU BLUE SCREEN

FULL COLOR PHOTOWHITE SCREEN

EIU BLUE MONOTONE PHOTO60% EIU BLUE SCREEN

EIU BLUE MONOTONE PHOTOWHITE SCREEN

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H I G H R E S O L U T I O N

use only high-resolution photography in all instances no matter what the subject of the image is, the quality of the photograph should always be superior.

A C T I O N O R I E N T E D

EIU is an energetic place, so we want photography to capture people being actively engaged in research, internships, classroom projects and learning, community service, the arts, and extracurricular activities.

E N V I R O N M E N TA L use shots of campus to evoke a welcoming sense of place, showcase the beauty of the EIU campus, and allow prospective students to envision themselves there. Shots of downtown should highlight the small, safe community feel.

SUPPORTIVE CULTURE photography should reflect the extraordinary support students receive on campus, such as working closely with faculty in class and labs, one-to-one meetings in faculty offices, working in small groups, and interacting with each other and EIU staff.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY students and faculty come to EIU from all over, so it’s important that photography convey the broad range of backgrounds and experiences they bring with them to campus. They sould be represented as positive, inspired, focused, and committed to success.

Bold. Energetic. Bright. Contemporary. These are some of the words that capture the spirit of the photography style for the EIU brand. Because it reflects the authentic nature of the EIU community. We want the photography to feel editorial and vibrant. Here are some guidelines on image style:

VISUAL LANGUAGE

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BRAND EXECUTION

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DIGITAL ADVERTISING

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WEB

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OUT OF HOME

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PRINT

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T H E E A S T E R N I L L I N O I S U N I V E R S I T Y B R A N D

Now, it’s on you. And that’s a good thing.

EIU is a place and a community filled with people who are passionate about the investment we make in each and every

student, and who are ready, willing, and able to help bring our story to the world. Because we all bleed blue.

Remember, every sentence matters. Every picture counts. Every communication is an

opportunity to tell the world who we are, our way.

At Eastern Illinois University, this is what being “all in” means to us.

So let’s do this. Together.